Day 17 Bible Readings - Exodus 3:11-12 (NLT)

Exodus 1-3, Psalm 17

Exodus 3:11-12 (NLT)

“But Moses protested to God, ‘Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?’ God answered, ‘I will be with you. And this is your sign that I am the one who has sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God at this very mountain.’”

In Exodus 3:11–12, Moses demonstrates a common human reaction when the Lord calls someone to a difficult task. Moses expresses fear, doubt, inadequacy, and a sense of unworthiness to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. The Lord does not answer Moses’ concern about his worthiness or self-esteem. Instead, Father-God reassures Moses with a simple but powerful promise: “I will be with you.” The Lord redirects Moses’ focus away from himself and onto God’s faithfulness and purpose. He also gives Moses a sign, declaring that Moses will one day bring the people back to worship Him at Mount Sinai—confirming that this deliverance is God’s plan.

These verses remind me that feelings of fear, doubt, and inadequacy are normal when the Lord asks us to do something that stretches us. When the Lord called me to write stories that would lead people toward Him, I felt many of the same emotions Moses expressed. Every believer has a role in Father-God’s plan, and our lack of self-confidence should not prevent us from obeying His call. When I acknowledged my feelings of inadequacy, the Holy Spirit reminded me that I could rely on the Lord’s help. As long as I focused on myself and my fears, I remained stuck. I was trying to write on my own, and my doubt and sense of unworthiness kept interfering with my work.

When I began to rely on the guidance of the Holy Spirit, my fears quieted. Now, I depend on His guidance each day as I write, and He helps silence the inner voice that asks, “Who am I to write stories that inspire others to seek the Lord?” Instead of focusing on my limitations, I choose to trust in Father-God and remember how faithful He has been in my life.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promises to be with you in every plan He has for your life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 16 Bible Readings - Genesis 50:25-26 (NLT)

Genesis 48-50, Psalm 16

Genesis 50:25-26 (NLT)

“Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear an oath, and he said, ‘When God comes to help you and lead you back, you must take my bones with you.’ So Joseph died at the age of 110. The Egyptians embalmed him, and his body was placed in a coffin in Egypt.”

In Genesis 50:25–26, Joseph made his brothers swear that they would take his bones back to the Promised Land. As Joseph was dying, he reminded them that the Lord would one day help their descendants leave Egypt. When that time came, Joseph insisted that his bones be carried with them so that he could be laid to rest with his ancestors. Joseph lived to the age of 110, and after his death, his body was placed in a coffin in Egypt.

These verses remind me of the absolute faith Joseph had in the promises of the Lord. Even though he spent most of his life in Egypt, Joseph never forgot the covenant promises that Father-God had made to his father Jacob and to the descendants of Abraham. Joseph was so confident in the Lord’s faithfulness that he required his brothers to swear an oath not to leave his bones behind when they eventually departed Egypt. Scripture later tells us that Joseph’s bones were carried out of Egypt, meaning he was never truly buried there. Some biblical scholars note that Joseph’s coffin remained unburied for generations—a visible reminder that the Lord would one day fulfill His promise to lead His people out of bondage.

Joseph’s faith also challenges me to be mindful of my words and actions regarding my own future. Joseph never expressed doubt about the Lord’s promises, even though their fulfillment would come long after his lifetime. His confidence was so strong that he acted as if the promise were already settled. Instead of only asking Father-God to help me accomplish something, these verses remind me to thank Him in advance, trusting that He will guide me through the work by the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph’s example inspires me to align my faith and actions with the same confidence he had in the Lord’s promises.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who always fulfills His promises to His people—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 15 Bible Readings for January 17 - Genesis 46:3-5 (NLT)

Genesis 46-47, Psalm 15

Genesis 46:3-5 (NLT)

“‘I am God, the God of your father,’ the voice said. ‘Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make your family into a great nation. I will go with you down to Egypt, and I will bring you back again. You will die in Egypt, but Joseph will be with you to close your eyes.’ So Jacob left Beersheba, and his sons took him to Egypt. They carried him and their little ones and their wives in the wagons Pharaoh had provided for them.”

In Genesis 46:3–5, Jacob receives reassurance from the Lord as he prepares to travel to Egypt to see his son Joseph. Father-God tells Jacob not to be afraid to go to Egypt, promising that He will care for Jacob’s family there and make them into a great nation. The Lord also assures Jacob that He will bring him back to the Promised Land and that Joseph will be with him at the time of his death. After receiving this reassurance, Jacob trusted the Lord and continued his journey to Egypt.

These verses remind me that the Lord knows our fears even when we do not speak them aloud. Jacob was afraid to move his entire family to Egypt, even to be reunited with Joseph, and the Lord met him in that fear with reassurance. These verses also show believers that when we are in a covenant relationship with the Lord, He is present with us through every season of life. Father-God understands the desires of our hearts; He promised Jacob not only provision and protection, but also a peaceful death surrounded by his loved ones and a final resting place among his ancestors. Jacob’s immediate obedience shows believers how to trust in the Lord’s promises for our own lives.

When I look back on the many changes I have experienced throughout my life—especially after my salvation—I can see how the daily guidance of the Holy Spirit helped me navigate those transitions. His presence made difficult changes feel less frightening than similar moments before I knew the Lord. Because I have experienced God’s faithfulness firsthand, I trust in His provision and promises for my life.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who brings peace and guidance through life’s changes—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 14 Bible Readings - Genesis 43:25-26 (NLT)

Genesis 43-45, Psalm 16

Genesis 43:25-26 (NLT)

“They were told they would be eating there, so they prepared their gifts for Joseph’s arrival at noon. When Joseph came home, they gave him the gifts they had brought him, then bowed low to the ground before him.”

In Genesis 43:25–26, Joseph’s brothers make a second trip to Egypt to buy grain, and we see the fulfillment of Joseph’s dream from Genesis 37:7. When they arrived, Joseph invited them to dine with him. The brothers prepared the gift their father Jacob had instructed them to bring in order to find favor with Joseph. When they came before him, they bowed down, mirroring Joseph’s dream of his brothers’ sheaves bowing down to his own.

As I read these verses, I immediately thought of Joseph’s earlier dream. The brothers had already bowed before Joseph during their first visit to Egypt, but in this scene, they also brought gifts to gain his favor—treating him with the honor due to a ruler or king. When Joseph first shared his dream, his brothers rebuked him for believing he would reign over them. Now, without realizing it, they were acting in fulfillment of that very dream.

These verses remind me that the Lord’s plans and promises may take time, but they are always fulfilled. Joseph was sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned, yet he remained faithful to Father-God. He did not abandon his trust in the Lord, even when circumstances seemed to contradict the promises he had been given.

If the Lord has given you a dream or a plan for your life, do not give up on it. Father-God gave me a desire to write many years ago, but it took a long time for me to develop the confidence to consider submitting my work for publication. Still, I never let go of the sense that the Lord had called me to write. I explored many paths—taking classes and writing short stories and screenplays—while continuing to trust Him. It wasn’t until I entered into a deeper covenant relationship with the Lord that I gained the clarity and confidence to pursue a story that felt right for publication and to begin researching places for submission. My dream is not yet complete, but I trust that with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, it will be fulfilled.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who gives purpose to your life and helps you fulfill it—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.